Highway 1 Discovery Route: A road to sustainable destinations

BuzzFeed Live Life in Slow Lane

[…]once was it boring. We began our journey in the slow lane with an easy morning hike in Montaña de Oro State Park in Los Osos. With over 50 miles of hiking trails and truly breathtaking coastal vistas, Montaña de Oro is a true haven for nature lovers. We opted […]

10 Instagram-able Moments

[…]bay, estuary, and over 250 species of birds.One of the most popular destinations here is Montaña de Oro State Park, which offers more than 50 miles of hiking and mountain biking trails with spectacular ocean, mountain, and valley vistas. The park features rugged cliffs, the spectacular Spooner’s Cove, coastal plains, […]

Using Ecotourism to Engage Customers

[…]tourists and locals alike. Activities range from aiding in the restoration of trails in Montaña de Oro, volunteer to work at the Nipomo Native Garden, or pick up debris at the Cayucos or Avila beaches. Not all the activities involve labor, for instance, there are hikes, tours and museums on […]

The Best of CA Highway 1: The Whale Trail

[…]along the H1DR: the Avila Beach Pier, Cambria, Cayucos, San Simeon, Oceano Nipomo and at Montaña de Oro State Park in Baywood-Los Osos. The 6 sites in Coastal San Luis Obispo County represents the largest cluster of sites on the Pacific Coast as it spans from California to British Columbia, […]

Montana de Oro State Park

[…]of Gold,” comes from the golden wildflowers that bloom in spring. Wildlife in the park includes black tailed deer and the black oystercatcher. The park includes primitive and equestrian campsites. The park is six miles southwest of Morro Bay and seven miles south of Los Osos on Pecho Road. The […]

Picnic in Paradise along CA Highway 1 Discovery Route

[…]and miles of hiking, biking and horseback riding trails and you will have envisioned Montana de Oro State Park. Spooner’s Cove in Montana de Oro is a beachy cove with picnic tables and tide pooling, perfect for a paradise picnic with the family. Or, head on a hike along the back […]

State Parks for Family Adventures

[…]hiking trails throughout Wine Coast Country. Read More » Los Osos & Baywood Park: Montaña de Oro State Park – This park features rugged cliffs, secluded sandy beaches, coastal plains, streams, canyons, and hills, including 1,347-foot Valencia Peak. Read More » El Moro Elfin Forest – The Elfin Forest supports more than 200 species of plants, […]